Workplace Injuries Without Worker's Compensation
In Texas, most companies carry worker's compensation insurance. When employees of covered companies are injured while in the course and scope of their employment, they will received treatment and compensation according to the worker's compensation laws regardless of fault. However, some companies choose to not carry worker's compensation insurance. They gamble on the hope that their employees will only be injured through their own fault and they will save money by not paying premiums. Many employees believe that they can't ever sue their employer even if there is no worker's compensation coverage. This is simply not the case. Texas law allows such injured folks the right to go to court for compensation.
"Non-subscriber" lawsuits are those in which an injured employee is seeking compensation for injuries from an employer that does not have worker's compensation insurance. Employees without worker's compensation insurance are still able to seek compensation for there injuries. When an injured employee brings a non-subscriber claim, the employer will be held liable for all fo the injured worker's damages if it can be shown that the employer was slightly negligent in causing the injury - even 1%. Unlike other personal injury lawsuits, the employer cannot reduce its liability by claiming that the injured worker was contributorily negligent.
"Injured workers are entitled to be fully compensated for their damages when hurt or killed due to any negligence on the part of their employer or co-worker - even if there is no worker's compensation insurance"
Michael P. Fleming, Board Certified, Personal Injury Trial Law - Former Harris County Attorney
If you or a loved one has been injured on the job and the company does not have worker's compensation insurance, you should seek the advice of an attorney that is board certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization such as former Harris County Attorney Michael P. Fleming
In addition to being board certified as a specialist in Personal Injury Trial Law and well-known as the former Harris County Attorney, Michael P. Fleming has been recognized as a Texas Super Lawyer for many years. His Houston law firm is AV rated by Martindale - Hubbell (the highest rating) and has been featured in H-Texas Magazine's Top Attorneys in Houston issue which features the best Houston lawyers and law firms. He is also one of the small percentage of attorneys in the entire country to have had the privilege of arguing and winning a case before the Supreme Court of the United States. Mr. Fleming is also licensed as a Solicitor by the Law Society of Ireland and can assist with any personal injury or business matters in Ireland through his affiliated Solicitor firm in Dublin, Ireland.
If you have a serious personal injury, wrongful death or litigation matter in Houston, Austin or anywhere else in Texas, contact an attorney with the qualifications, experience and reputation you can trust. Michael P. Fleming is a personal injury lawyer with the qualifications and experience you deserve.
Contact one of the non-subscriber workplace injury lawyers at Michael P. Fleming and Associates now.
